Cottage Holidays in Porlock

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In the village of Porlock on Exmoor National Park and nestling between Porlock Hill and the sea, 1 mile, these converted ships mews, formerly stables, and detached dormer bungalow offer sea views of Porlock Bay and make an excellent holiday location to enjoy the natural wonders of Exmoor and the dramatic coastline in this region. There is superb scenery and walking on the South West Coastal Path or inland on the moors, and many places to visit to make a memorable holiday. The Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the Watermeet Gorge (NT), valley of the rocks and the funicular cliff railway are well worth a visit, or looking towards Minehead, you can go back in time on the scenic West Somerset Steam Railway, or visit the enchanting medieval Dunster Castle (NT), with its beautiful terraced gardens, Deer Park and Mill making for an interesting day out. Nearer home you can wine and dine in the owner’s adjacent public house and restaurant, the 13th-century Ship Inn, or enjoy the fine selection of unusual shops in this pretty traditional village. There is also fishing, golf, horse riding and cycling all available, or further afield the resorts of Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and Woolacombe are well worth a visit. Shops 200 yards, pub/restaurant 100 yards.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen/bedroom area with double bed. Shower room with toilet.

Elec CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. DVD. Elec hob. Combi m/wave/oven/grill. Shared garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). Easy walking access. Price: £177 - £392 per week

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In the village of Porlock on Exmoor National Park and nestling between Porlock Hill and the sea, 1 mile, these converted ships mews, formerly stables, and detached dormer bungalow offer sea views of Porlock Bay and make an excellent holiday location to enjoy the natural wonders of Exmoor and the dramatic coastline in this region. There is superb scenery and walking on the South West Coastal Path or inland on the moors, and many places to visit to make a memorable holiday. The Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the Watermeet Gorge (NT), valley of the rocks and the funicular cliff railway are well worth a visit, or looking towards Minehead, you can go back in time on the scenic West Somerset Steam Railway, or visit the enchanting medieval Dunster Castle (NT), with its beautiful terraced gardens, Deer Park and Mill making for an interesting day out. Nearer home you can wine and dine in the owner’s adjacent public house and restaurant, the 13th-century Ship Inn, or enjoy the fine selection of unusual shops in this pretty traditional village. There is also fishing, golf, horse riding and cycling all available, or further afield the resorts of Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and Woolacombe are well worth a visit. Shops 200 yards, pub/restaurant 100 yards.

All on ground floor: Living room with French doors and sleeping area with double bed/dining room/kitchen, each with tiled floors. Shower room with toilet.

Elec heaters, elec, bed linen and towels inc. DVD. Elec hob. Combi m/wave/oven/grill. Shared garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). Easy walking access. Price: £177 - £392 per week

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In the village of Porlock on Exmoor National Park and nestling between Porlock Hill and the sea, 1 mile, these converted ships mews, formerly stables, and detached dormer bungalow offer sea views of Porlock Bay and make an excellent holiday location to enjoy the natural wonders of Exmoor and the dramatic coastline in this region. There is superb scenery and walking on the South West Coastal Path or inland on the moors, and many places to visit to make a memorable holiday. The Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the Watermeet Gorge (NT), valley of the rocks and the funicular cliff railway are well worth a visit, or looking towards Minehead, you can go back in time on the scenic West Somerset Steam Railway, or visit the enchanting medieval Dunster Castle (NT), with its beautiful terraced gardens, Deer Park and Mill making for an interesting day out. Nearer home you can wine and dine in the owner’s adjacent public house and restaurant, the 13th-century Ship Inn, or enjoy the fine selection of unusual shops in this pretty traditional village. There is also fishing, golf, horse riding and cycling all available, or further afield the resorts of Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and Woolacombe are well worth a visit. Shops 200 yards, pub/restaurant 100 yards.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen/bedroom area with double bed. Shower room with toilet.

Elec CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. DVD. Elec hob. Combi m/wave/oven/grill. F/freezer. Shared garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). Easy walking access. Price: £177 - £392 per week

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Set on a quiet country lane in beautiful walking country overlooking the Bristol Channel, Parsonage Farm is the perfect holiday location to ’get away from it all’. There has been a house here for almost a thousand years and that rich history is still evident in all three properties. Reputedly, Coleridge wrote ’Kubla Khan’ in Culbone Parsonage, the main house. Parsonage Farm Stables occupies what would once have been the hayloft floor of the adjoining barn, and Parsonage Otter Stables has been attractively converted from the old stables. All three holiday properties are ideally located as a base for walking, touring and riding on the crown of Exmoor. Places to visit include Porlock, Lynton & Lynmouth, Watchet Marina and Dunster Castle (NT). The glorious West Somerset and North Devon Coast, Minehead, Exmoor and Lorna Doone Valley are all within easy reach. The highest ’Free House’ pub on Exmoor is just a mile or so away from the house. Picturesque Porlock Weir with its shingle beach is just 3 miles down the hill via toll road, and local shops can be found in the sleepy village of Porlock. Properties 15421, 15800 and 18192 can be booked together to accommodate larger parties.

All properties: Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Video. Elec cooker. M/wave. Gardens with terrace and furniture. BBQ. No smoking. NB: Some areas of garden are steep, with natural streams and ponds.

Step to entrance. All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single. Bathroom with toilet.

Washer/dryer. D/washer. Parking (1 car). Friday to Friday. Price: £235 - £551 per week

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Set on a quiet country lane in beautiful walking country overlooking the Bristol Channel, Parsonage Farm is the perfect holiday location to ’get away from it all’. There has been a house here for almost a thousand years and that rich history is still evident in all three properties. Reputedly, Coleridge wrote ’Kubla Khan’ in Culbone Parsonage, the main house. Parsonage Farm Stables occupies what would once have been the hayloft floor of the adjoining barn, and Parsonage Otter Stables has been attractively converted from the old stables. All three holiday properties are ideally located as a base for walking, touring and riding on the crown of Exmoor. Places to visit include Porlock, Lynton & Lynmouth, Watchet Marina and Dunster Castle (NT). The glorious West Somerset and North Devon Coast, Minehead, Exmoor and Lorna Doone Valley are all within easy reach. The highest ’Free House’ pub on Exmoor is just a mile or so away from the house. Picturesque Porlock Weir with its shingle beach is just 3 miles down the hill via toll road, and local shops can be found in the sleepy village of Porlock. Properties 15421, 15800 and 18192 can be booked together to accommodate larger parties.

All properties: Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Video. Elec cooker. M/wave. Gardens with terrace and furniture. BBQ. No smoking. NB: Some areas of garden are steep, with natural streams and ponds.

First floor: 2 steps to living room. Dining room. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 bunk (can be twin). 3 steps down to bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Woodburner in living room (fuel £2 per basket). W/machine. Ample parking. Price: £249 - £620 per week

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Excellent base for walking and touring

Terraced cottage for 4

Situated in Porlock, a traditional Exmoor village, is this quaint ex miner’s cottage set in a row of 4 cottages. It has been lovingly restored and furnished to a good standard. It is a superb holiday base for touring West Somerset and excellent for walking on Exmoor and the South West Coastal Path. Porlock Weir is just 2 miles with is quaint harbour.

Porlock Marsh is very interesting for bird watchers; a great variety of waders and wildfowl can be seen here in winter, and at other times little egrets, spoonbills, hen and marsh harriers have been known to pass through.

Close by is Lynton and Lynmouth with its cliff railway, and Dunster Castle is also close by only 7 miles from the sandy beaches of Minehead.

Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin (zip and link). Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH and elec inc (£20pw Oct-Mar). Bed linen and towels inc. DVD. CD. Elec cooker. W/machine. Freezer. Courtyard. Parking (1 car). No smoking. Price: £266 - £623 per week

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On a quiet road just off the high street in the picturesque village of Porlock, this pretty thatched cottage (steeped in history and built about 1650) is a perfect base from which to explore Exmoor National Park. It lies adjacent to another cottage where the owners sometimes reside. From the garden are views of Selworthy Beacon; guests may see buzzards and hang gliders, or walk up onto heather-clad Exmoor from the garden and see ponies and wonderful views over the moor and Severn Estuary to Wales. Shops, pub and restaurants 250 yards.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Dining room with slate floor. Two steps up to farmhouse-style kitchen. Conservatory. Separate toilet. First floor: Two twin bedrooms (each can be double), one with beams. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec, ‘Econ 7’ NSH inc (Oct-Mar £20 pw)
• Bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Freeview TV
• Video and DVD (small library)
• Radio/cassette/CD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• Tel – incoming/emergency calls only
• Enclosed lawned garden, courtyard and furniture
• Parking (for 1 car); additional roadside parking
• Secure cycle store
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• NB: 7 steps and unfenced river with bridge in garden

Price: £363 - £899 per week

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Set on a quiet country lane in beautiful walking country overlooking the Bristol Channel, Parsonage Farm is the perfect holiday location to ’get away from it all’. There has been a house here for almost a thousand years and that rich history is still evident in all three properties. Reputedly, Coleridge wrote ’Kubla Khan’ in Culbone Parsonage, the main house. Parsonage Farm Stables occupies what would once have been the hayloft floor of the adjoining barn, and Parsonage Otter Stables has been attractively converted from the old stables. All three holiday properties are ideally located as a base for walking, touring and riding on the crown of Exmoor. Places to visit include Porlock, Lynton & Lynmouth, Watchet Marina and Dunster Castle (NT). The glorious West Somerset and North Devon Coast, Minehead, Exmoor and Lorna Doone Valley are all within easy reach. The highest ’Free House’ pub on Exmoor is just a mile or so away from the house. Picturesque Porlock Weir with its shingle beach is just 3 miles down the hill via toll road, and local shops can be found in the sleepy village of Porlock. Properties 15421, 15800 and 18192 can be booked together to accommodate larger parties.

All properties: Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Video. Elec cooker. M/wave. Gardens with terrace and furniture. BBQ. No smoking. NB: Some areas of garden are steep, with natural streams and ponds.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. Study. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single (3ft 6in). Second floor: 1 twin bedroom. Bathroom with bidet and toilet.

Woodburner in living room (fuel £2 per basket). Washer/dryer. D/washer. F/freezer. Ample parking. Price: £356 - £933 per week

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Watermill Cottage is surrounded by the hills of Exmoor National Park, situated within walking distance of one of the finest villages on Exmoor, with shops, restaurants and tea shops. Porlock Weir is just half a mile away with its quaint harbour and fantastic walks. The property was once a working watermill but now is split into two properties although the watermill is still there and working. Crossing over three little bridges within the property grounds leads to a beautiful ornamental garden. Minehead, 3 miles, has steam trains and a station which is well worth a trip. Shops and pub 500 yrds.

Double bedroom with en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment with toilet. First floor: Living/dining room with wood-burning stove and stable door to courtyard. Well-equipped kitchen. Single bedroom.

• Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, thereafter at cost
• Elec and full oil CH inc (Oct-Mar £20 pw, £15 per short break)
• Bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• CD
• M/wave
• Washer/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Small enclosed courtyard and furniture
• Ornamental garden within unspoilt woodland grounds with patio and furniture
• Garage; additional roadside parking 10 yds
• Cycle store
• No smoking
• NB: Sloping banks and fenced stream in grounds

Price: £388 - £1006 per week

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This charming Victorian terraced holiday cottage makes an ideal base for exploring Exmoor National Park and boasts orignal features and a sea view. A network of footpaths lead to the coast, combes and moor. Exmoor is rich in wildlife, and red deer can often be seen in the orchard opposite, with Exmoor ponies a common sight on the moors. Nestled between heather-clad hlls, wooded valleys and the sea, historic Porlock village is a gem worth exploring. Sandy beaches at Minehead, 4 miles. Dunster with its castle (NT) is 7 miles. Picturesque Lynmouth/Lynton and its cliff top railway is 10 miles. Shops 150 yards, pub 100 yards.

Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin (for children). Second floor: 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Open fire in living room (no fuel provided). Elec heaters, elec, bed linen and towels inc. DVD and small library. Elec cooker. M/wave. F/freezer. Garden with sitting-out area and furniture. BBQ. No smoking. No children under 5 due to low banister. NB: Drops and 22 steep steps in the garden. Price: £258 - £665 per week

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In the village of Porlock on Exmoor National Park and nestling between Porlock Hill and the sea, 1 mile, these converted ships mews, formerly stables, and detached dormer bungalow offer sea views of Porlock Bay and make an excellent holiday location to enjoy the natural wonders of Exmoor and the dramatic coastline in this region. There is superb scenery and walking on the South West Coastal Path or inland on the moors, and many places to visit to make a memorable holiday. The Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the Watermeet Gorge (NT), valley of the rocks and the funicular cliff railway are well worth a visit, or looking towards Minehead, you can go back in time on the scenic West Somerset Steam Railway, or visit the enchanting medieval Dunster Castle (NT), with its beautiful terraced gardens, Deer Park and Mill making for an interesting day out. Nearer home you can wine and dine in the owner’s adjacent public house and restaurant, the 13th-century Ship Inn, or enjoy the fine selection of unusual shops in this pretty traditional village. There is also fishing, golf, horse riding and cycling all available, or further afield the resorts of Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and Woolacombe are well worth a visit. Shops 200 yards, pub/restaurant 100 yards.

Ground floor: Dining room with French doors/kitchen, both with tiled floor. 6 steps to 3 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet, 1 twin, 1 single with additional pull-out single. Bathroom with toilet. First floor: Living room with wooden floor.

Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Freeview TV. DVD. Elec cooker. Combi m/wave/oven/grill. Washer/dryer. D/washer. F/freezer. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (2 cars). Price: £426 - £1090 per week

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Set in a spectacular location, enjoying breathtaking moorland views from its superb hillside position, this attractive, stone faced, detached farmhouse dating back to the 17th-century has been renovated to a very high standard, offering spacious holiday accommodation. Located within one mile from the top of Exmoor, one mile from the coastline and just two miles from the pretty village of Porlock with its dramatic scenery, Holmbush makes a wonderful base from which to explore Exmoor National Park with its contrasting scenery.
The property is surrounded with wonderful landscaped gardens and several lawns with mature trees and well-stocked borders, and also enjoys a sunken garden with an ornamental pond and further seating area.
The village of Porlock is positioned in a deep hollow, cupped by the hills of Exmoor, and provides many shops and restaurants. Dripping with charm with its thatch-and-cob houses and long main street, the village prides itself on literary links to the Exmoor romance Lorna Doone. To the west of the village is Porlock Weir with its tiny harbour, a haven for yachts and fishing boats. Lynmouth, one of the most beautiful drives in the area can be explored, as well as Selworthy village with its many thatched cottages, or Dunster village, with its medieval castle (NT). Lynch Park Farm with its falcons is always a favourite with children and is nearby.
There are numerous National Trust properties and gardens to visit nearby including Arlington Court, Woody Bay, Heddon Valley, Holnicote Estate and Selworthy, Damage Cliffs, Morte Point and Woolacombe. Shops 1½ miles.

Entrance through archway into large hallway. Large living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace with original bread oven, leading to Amdega conservatory with seating and door to garden with stunning meadow views. Spacious well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with Aga, electric cooker, Italian tiled floor and granite worktops. Utility room with Belfast sink. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and toilet; one with 5ft bed and ornamental fireplace. Two twin bedrooms, one zip & link (can be joined to make 6ft bed). Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet.

• Wood-burning stove - fuel inc
• Elec, full LPG CH, Aga, bed linen and towels inc
• TV (Freeview)
• Video (small library)
• DVD (small library)
• Radio/CD
• Radio/cassette
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Payphone
• Large landscaped gardens with mature trees, ornamental heathers, terrace and furniture
• Landscaped sunken garden with furniture
• BBQ
• Parking (for 3-4 cars)
• Cycle store
• Natural water supply from spring and borehole
• No smoking
• NB: Steps and pond in garden

Price: £859 - £1863 per week

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Sea views

This large half of a 150-year-old farmhouse stands in a lovely landscaped garden situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Porlock, with stunning uninterrupted views of the Bristol Channel. It is tastefully furnished with very spacious rooms and ideal for a two-family holiday. An excellent base for exploring the Exmoor National Park, where there is walking, riding and a wealth of wildlife, the superb Quantock Hills and the sandy beaches of North Devon to the west. Well worth a visit are the National Trust cottages at Bossington, the pretty packhorse bridge at Allerford or Selworthy - once described as the most attractive village in England. For the children, a visit to Lynch Farm Park, with its falcons, is sure to entertain. The seaside resort of Minehead, where sailing trips to Lundy Island are available, is nearby. West Somerset Steam Railway, Lorna Doone Valley and Dunster Castle and village are all within easy reach. Shops 200 yards, pub 100 yards.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double with 2 additional singles and en-suite shower room with toilet, 1 double with additional single, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath.

Open fire in living room (no fuel provided). CH, elec and bed linen inc. Towel hire. Cot. H/chair. Video. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. F/freezer. Lawned garden and chairs. Ample parking. No smoking. Price: £393 - £995 per week

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Set on the edge of the pretty village of Allerford, located just outside Porlock, is this imposing National Trust property. Occupying the main section of the house, guest can enjoy the space and setting for a holiday or short break. As well as generous internal space, the gardens are a delight to both sit and enjoy the sunshine or a game of croquet on the lawns. The village has a 15th century pack horse bridge which spans the Aller Brook as well as the West Somerset Museum of Rural Life. From the house, there is great walking through Allerford and Bossington to the beach and the South West Coast path. In the near by town of Porlock you will find pubs and shops and a bit further along is the pretty villlage of Porlock Weir. The regional town of Minehead has a wider range of amenities and there is also a station so guests can enjoy the stream trains of the West Somerset Railway. There is superb scenery and walking on the South West Coastal Path or inland on the moors, wooded hills and coombes, and many places to visit to make a memorable holiday. The Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the Watersmeet Waterfalls and Lyn Gorge (NT), Valley of The Rocks and The Funicular Cliff Railway. A visit the enchanting medieval Dunster Castle (NT), with its beautiful terraced gardens, deer park and mill will make for an interesting day out. There are beaches to enjoy at Dunster, Porlock Weir, Bossington, Minehead and Blue Anchor. Shop and pub 200 yards, restaurant 1 mile.

Ground floor: Living room with French doors and wooden floor. Dining room. Kitchen with wooden floor. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 double bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment (access from 2 bedrooms and corridor). Bathroom with toilet. Shower room. Separate toilet. Second floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single leading to 1 single. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Open fires in living room and dining room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH, economy 7 (second floor), oil, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Oil Aga. M/wave. D/washer. F/freezer. Enclosed lawned garden with orchard, courtyard, patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Ample parking. Friday to Friday. Price: £964 - £2011 per week

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West Lynch, thatched and cosy, has been with the same family for three centuries and lies on the sunny side of the Porlock Valley. Inside, relaxation and comfort abound - it is beautifully furnished with lots of arts and crafts, many sitting areas, 50in and 32in TVs and with facilities such as Wii, games room and indoor pool table. Outside catering is available by an inspired professional chef by arrangement for that special occasion or treat. National Trust woodlands from the former Acland Estates are just beyond the house. These lead to the open moors - with large herds of red deer, Exmoor ponies, the buzzards on the wing and foxes in thir lairs - and dramatic headland of Hurlstone, looking west down to Devon and north to the Welsh coast. Also within walking distance are the romantic villages of Bossington, Selworthy, Allerford and bustling Porlock for year-round needs, as well as Minehead’s farmers’ market. There is surfing at Lynmouth or beyond to Croyde and Woolacombe, and golf at Minehead or the fine course at Saunton for a true test. Horse riding is available for all abilities and entertainment for both children and adults at Lynch Farm and Tropicaria further on. There are also glorious walks, of course, to hidden treasures such as Culbone Church, Butlins at Minehead or Dunster Castle if activities such as outdoor meals, table tennis, croquet and messing about with balls at West Lynch does not suffice. Local beaches are a short drive away, but Bossington beach is within walking distance, with its amazing pebble ridge. Enjoy a stay in this special corner of Exmoor. Shops approximately 1 mile away in Porlock. Nearest shop ½ mile.

Elegant entrance hall. Modern sitting-room with open wood fire. Second sitting-room with additional TV. Attractive, beamed dining room with open wood fire. Arch to well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga, electric cooker and breakfast area. Games room with pool table, darts and ping pong table. Separate toilet. Utility. First floor: Master double bedroom with 5ft antique iron bed and wash basin. Spacious double bedroom with Tudor oak bed and wash basin. Elegant double bedroom with impressive 4ft antique oak bed. Two very pretty twin bedrooms, one with sea views. Twin bedroom with Victorian iron bed and sea views. Spacious bathroom with Victorian roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room. Further bathroom. Separate toilet.

• Open fires - initial basket of wood inc, thereafter £3 per basket
• Full oil CH by flow meter reading
• Elec and bed linen and towels inc
• Cot
• H/chair
• Two satellite TVs
• Wii
• Radio/cassette
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Wi-fi
• Lawned garden
• Walled garden with furniture (across private road)
• BBQ
• Ample parking
• Croquet
• Games room with pool table, ping pong and darts
• Catering avail by arr with owner
• Ultraviolet treated natural spring water supply
• Friday to Friday

Price: £1065 - £2311 per week

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Set within the beautiful Exmoor National Park, in a location that was once the seat of West Saxon kings (mentioned in Doomsday Book and older Saxon Chronicles), The Cleeve is an imposing and detached house which makes a wonderful holiday venue for larger groups. Decorated and equipped to a very high standard, the property has been carefully designed with families in mind, and whilst enjoying a secluded position that is not overlooked, it lies close to the village. Just a few minutes’ walk away are a selection of restaurants, pubs, shops, as well as tearooms and recreational facilities with areas for football, tennis and cricket, a bowling green and children’s play area. Directly leading from the house and its huge lawned area is a bridleway; while the garden path winds over a private bridge across the stream, where a pleasant stroll can be taken along the quiet country lane deeper into the spectacular surrounding countryside or through Porlock to the sea. Nature can be seen at its best within the miles of Exmoor National Park that surrounds the property and which is among the UK’s greatest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here it has been reported that wildlife lovers can observe 31 natural mammals (including majestic red deer and Exmoor ponies), 244 different species of birds visiting at different times of the year, as well as more than 100 nesting birds, over 1000 types of flowers or grass. Other leisure activities such as walking, cycling, riding, sailing, and hang gliding can all be catered for. Of interest, too, are the Quantocks and Brendon Hills, whilst Dartmoor can also be visited. Shops 250 yards.

Spacious beamed living room with open fire in huge feature fireplace, and window seats in full-length windows. Large sitting/dining room with TV, open fire, wooden floor. Large well-equipped kitchen with Aga (for cooking) and tiled floor leading to second kitchen with conventional cooking facilities. Cold store/pantry. Utility. Double bedroom. Shower room and toilet. Separate toilet, coat/boot room. First floor: Double bedroom (5ft bed), extra bunk beds (for +2), extra single bed (for +1) and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double octagonal bedroom (5ft bed), extra bunk beds (for +2), extra single bed (for +1) and en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom (5ft bed). Further double bedroom leading to bunk bedroom (for +2). Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, double shower cubicle and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with extra single (for +1), en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom with extra bunk beds (for +2). Double bedroom (5ft bed) with extra single (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Open fires - fuel inc
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Two satellite TVs
• DVD (small library)
• Radio/CD
• 4-oven Aga inc
• Two m/waves
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Patio with furniture
• Large enclosed lawned 2-acre garden
• BBQ
• Parking (for 8 cars)
• Secure cycle store (garage)
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• NB: Steps and sloping banks in garden

Weekly prices range from £3089 to £5583 for up to 16 people; £4137 to £7463 for up to 16+12 people, Price: £3981 - £5810 per week